Blu on the Hudson to host Dinner and Wine Pairing Event

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Wines at Blu on the Hudson
Wines at Blu on the Hudson. Photo Courtesy of Blu on the Hudson.

Blu on The Hudson’s award-winning culinary and wine team is partnering with Il Poggione to host an exclusive dinner and wine pairing event on Tuesday, November 19th at 6:30 p.m. in their private dining room. #Powerjournalist Markos Papadatos has the scoop.

Blu on the Hudson is located in Weehawken, New Jersey, just a picturesque six-minute NY Waterway ferry ride from Manhattan and easily accessible to all New Jerseyans. The restaurant has spectacular views of the Hudson and Manhattan skyline. 

For $150/per person, the dinner will include a champagne reception, followed by a 5-course meal curated by Executive Chef JC Ortega, paired with the wines of Il Poggione, by Sommelier Adam Greer.

One of the most highly regarded wineries in all of Tuscany, Tenuta Il Poggione makes incredibly powerful wines for collectors and everyday drinkers alike. Located in Sant’ Angelo in Colle in the commune of Montalcino, the family-owned winery was one of the original three producers of Brunello di Montalcino and who have been heavily involved in establishing the standards of excellence for region.

Led by father-son winemaking team, Fabrizio and Alessandro Bindocci, Il Poggione’s guiding principle is to pay great care to the vines, because the secret to producing great red wines lies in the high-quality vineyard work. The winery is also committed to sustainable viticulture and 100% estate-grown, hand-selected grapes.

The wines will be accompanied by a specially designed 5-course tasting menu by Executive Chef JC Ortega to complement each varietal.

The wine and food pairing will be as follows:

·      Kumamoto Oysters, bluefin toro tartare, Kaluga caviar

o   Paired with Lanson Père & Fils NV

·      Oxtail Risotto, cacio y pepe, oxtail, hen of the woods

o   Paired with Il Poggione Brancato Rosato 2022

·      Diver Scallop, short ribs, celeriac, lardo

o   Paired with Il Poggione Toscano Rosso IGT 2022

·      Gorgonzola Filet Mignon, white polenta, red wine

o   Paired with Il Poggione Brunello Di Montalcino 2018

·      Salted Caramel Panna Cotta, gala apple compote

o   Paired with Il Poggione Vin Santo Sant’Antimo Riserva 2019

Blu on the Hudson invites wine enthusiasts to join them for this unique opportunity to sample these prestigious wines.

Most recently, Blu on the Hudson received a glowing review from Digital Journal.

To learn more about Blu on the Hudson, check out its official homepage, and follow the restaurant on Facebook and Instagram.